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PCCI: P100 wage hike to hurt SMEs
The proposed P100 daily minimum wage increase for private sector workers may hurt small and medium enterprise in the country as it may lead to the reduction of their workforce or even closure, the Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry warned......»»
Employers’ group asks President Marcos: Veto P100 wage hike law
President Marcos should veto a proposed measure legislating a P100 daily across-the-board increase for the private sector as there is no way that small businesses can comply with the legislated wage hike, Employers Confederation of the Philippines (ECOP) chairman Sergio Ortiz-Luis Jr. said yesterday......»»
Business groups oppose P100 wage hike
Business groups oppose P100 wage hike.....»»
Senate OKs on second reading P100 wage hike
The Senate approved on second reading yesterday a bill seeking a P100 daily minimum wage increase for private sector workers – a Valentine’s gift to minimum wage earners......»»
Bill pushing P100 daily wage hike gets Senate nod on 2nd reading
MANILA, Philippines — The Senate on Wednesday approved on second reading a bill pushing for a P100-daily minimum wage hike for private sector workers. Senate Bill No. 2534 under Committee Report No. 190 was unanimously approved during Wednesday’s plenary session. Senate President Juan Miguel Zubiri said that once the wage hike bill gets the final.....»»
Labor group defends proposed P100 daily minimum wage increase
Labor group defends proposed P100 daily minimum wage increase.....»»
P100-M illegal drugs seized in 3 days in Central Visayas
P100-M illegal drugs seized in 3 days in Central Visayas.....»»
Employers buck legislated P100 wage hike
A Senate bill seeking a P100 increase in the daily minimum wage for private sector workers nationwide is facing opposition from employers who say this will hurt micro and small businesses and dampen investors’ appetite......»»
Senate eyes OK of P100 minimum wage hike
Senators are hoping to approve this week the proposed P100 increase for minimum wage earners as a Valentine’s gift to Filipino workers, Sen. Nancy Binay said yesterday......»»
DPWH tallies 268 gov’t and school buildings partially destroyed in Hinatuan quake
The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) in Davao Region reported that a total of 268 school and national government buildings were partially destroyed by the magnitude 7.4 earthquake that struck Hinatuan, Surigao del Sur on December 2. The estimated damage amounted to P108,497,894.84 for school buildings and P1,899,365.60 for national government buildings. The damages included cracks on walls and falling debris such as ceilings. According to Engr. Alexander Turingan of DPWH XI, there were no reported damages in Davao Occidental and Davao del Sur. Franz Irag, Office of Civil Defense (OCD) XI operations head, emphasized the importance of addressing damages to school buildings, which also serve as evacuation centers during calamities. Dean Ortiz, spokesperson of DPWH XI, highlighted the agency's focus on national roads and bridges, clarifying that they will respond to requests to inspect private and government buildings. Architect Kashagar Toghyani, officer-in-charge of the Office City Building Official (OCBO) of Davao City, urged private building owners to promptly engage professional engineers to assess structural integrity, especially for buildings housing more than 10 individuals. He emphasized the necessity of fire inspections and transparency with building occupants to ensure their safety. The recent earthquakes did not affect government buildings in the Davao Region, and DPWH is committed to conducting thorough assessments and ensuring the safety of buildings and their occupants in the aftermath of the quake......»»
Senator calls out loitering China vessels in Philippines Rise
Chinese vessels were caught “loitering” and doing research in Benham Rise, also called Philippine Rise, which is within the country’s exclusive economic zone, Sen. Francis Tolentino said yesterday......»»
Fit Rise 75 NPA Triathlon marks conclusion of Fit Rise 75 programme at National Police Academy
Hyderabad (Telangana) [India], January 9 (ANI): The Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel National Police Academy organised 'Fit Rise 75 NPA Triathlon', which comprised three sub events - 1 km swimming, 40 km cycling and 10 km running - as part of celeberations of 75 years of service to the nation. Teams from 17 police organizations participated in the event. Besides, 76 RR IPS trainees, trainees of 75th batch of IRS (CIT), course par.....»»
Aboitiz-led Apo Agua starts supplying water to Davao City
DAVAO CITY (MindaNews / 10 January)—Consumers here can expect better supply as the P12-billion Davao City Bulk Water Supply Project (DCBWSP) of the Aboitiz-led Apo Agua Infrastructura Inc. has commenced operations on December 1, 2023, three years after the completion target. In a joint statement released by the Davao City Water District (DCWD) and Apo […].....»»
Big 4 Volleyball tilt marks successful inaugural season, eyes bigger tourneys soon
CEBU CITY, Philippines — The Big Four Volleyball Tournament wrapped up last weekend successfully at the Warehouse Sports Lab in Mandaue City. This grassroots volleyball tournament saw inaugural champions being crowned. The Subangdaku Trojans emerged as champions in the 13-under and the girls 14-17 divisions, while Cabancalan National High School ruled the 14-17 boys division. .....»»
Former Magis Eagles coach Macasamat successfully organize major grassroots volleyball tilt
CEBU CITY, Philippines — Champion volleyball coach Jamel Macasamat drew over 24 teams in the inaugural Big Four Volleyball Tournament which is currently happening at the Warehouse Sports Lab in Mandaue City. To recall, Macasamat steered an all rookie-team of the Sacred Heart School-Ateneo de Cebu (SHS-AdC) Magis Eagles in winning the Cebu Schools Athletic.....»»
Agri damage from Caraga, Davao landslide hits P78 million
The NDRRMC reported that an estimated P64,069,839 worth of damage was recorded in the Davao Region, while P14,040,579.6 was documented in CARAGA......»»
Only 5 barangays in Davao City have active anti-mosquito disease task force
DAVAO CITY (MindaNews / 18 January)—Only five out of 182 barangays in Davao City have an active Barangay Mosquito-Borne Viral Disease Task Force. Dr. Thomas Miguel Ababon, head of the City Health Office, said at the iSpeak media forum at City Hall Thursday that mosquito-borne task forces in the city “seems difficult to sustain” despite […].....»»
Police beef up security in Davao region for Holy Week
DAVAO CITY (MindaNews / 25 March) – Around 3,000 police personnel have been deployed to secure various areas in the Davao region for the Holy Week observance, an official of the Police Regional Office (PRO)-Davao said on Monday. Police Major Catherine Dela Rey, PRO-Davao spokesperson, said the deployment of more security personnel was intended to ensure that […].....»»
P38 daily wage hike for Davao region workers
DAVAO CITY (MindaNews / 20 February) – The Regional Tripartite Wages and Productivity Board-Davao Region (RTWPB-Davao) has approved a P38 daily increase for minimum wage earners in the region, to be implemented in two tranches starting next month. In an announcement released by the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE)-Davao on February 19, it said […].....»»
3,500 students affected in Masara landslide
DAVAO CITY (MindaNews / February 21) – More than two weeks after the landslide in Masara in the municipality of Maco in Davao de Oro, 3,558 students have still not returned to the classroom, according to the Department of Education in the Davao Region (DepEd-Davao). Jenielito Atillo, DepEd-Davao spokesperson, said during the AFP-PNP Press Corps […].....»»